Solid Ascanbe

Directing editorial strategy for consumer-facing financial guides focused on POLi Payments and Digital Wallets in the NZ market. Conducting technical audits of online casino payment gateways, ensuring operators comply with SSL encryption standards and Responsible Gambling mandates. Analyzing transaction and withdrawal processing times for offshore operators catering to New Zealand residents. Publishing reports on New Zealand Gambling Commission updates and their impact on digital payment providers.

Managed risk assessment for high-volume merchant accounts, specifically in the high-risk vertical (iGaming & Forex). Monitored real-time transactions for POLi and Account-to-Account (A2A) payments to detect fraudulent patterns and chargeback anomalies. Collaborated with developers to optimize API integrations for instant deposits, reducing transaction friction by 15%. Implemented strict KYC (Know Your Customer) verification flows to align with NZ financial regulations.

Assisted in the auditing of digital transaction logs for compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009. Provided data protection consulting for e-commerce platforms migrating to secure cloud-based payment gateways. Researched emerging payment technologies including cryptocurrency and e-vouchers (Paysafecard).